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Barnes · 21 hours ago

Mgr, Quality

Livonia, MI

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

5+ years exp

Barnes is seeking a Quality Manager to lead the expansion and sustainment of a quality culture throughout the value chain. The role involves translating customer and regulatory requirements into manufacturing methods, managing quality actions for new product introductions, and leading process improvement initiatives.

AerospaceIndustrialMachinery ManufacturingManufacturing

Responsibilities

Lead the expansion and sustainment of a committed quality culture throughout the entire value chain through influence and managing skills

Lead the translation of customer, industry, & regulatory requirements into appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods and transfer them into standard work to ensure quality is achieved in-house and at suppliers

Participate in new product development and/or introduction planning and execute quality actions to ensure smooth launch

Manage pre-production validation package for Customer approval: First Article Inspection (FAI)

Lead containment, root cause analysis, corrective, and preventive actions (RCCA/CAPA); train and mentor other associates and suppliers to perform effective problems solving using standard tools (8D, 3P and 5Why, etc.)

Manage the cost of quality to achieve business goals and optimize return on investment

Lead, participate in and facilitate cross-functional teams on process control and optimization projects to stabilize and improve first passed yield; participate in other continuous improvement projects (i.e., Kaizen)

Develop / refine advanced problem solving & process improvement methods & toolkit, and train employees in-house, and at Suppliers

Maintain strong communication with customers, internal management team and vendors to ensure quality level is meeting expectations

Develop Capital Acquisition Appropriation Request (CAAR) to support business needs

Manage development and performance of direct reports

Qualification

Quality ManagementManufacturing ProcessesStatistical AnalysisProblem SolvingGD&T InterpretationMicrosoft OfficeASQ CertificationInterpersonal SkillsCommunication SkillsLeadership Skills

Required

Proven ability to read and interpret drawings, GD&T requirements, and specifications. Then connect the technical requirements to appropriate manufacturing & inspection methods. Work with customers and suppliers to refine their processes

Excellent quantitative, statistical and analytical skills

Must be able to make timely decisions, set priorities, and execute plan to meet commitment: Customers' business needs

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; proven ability to effectively influence and motivate others; must be able to deal with ambiguity and various changing requirements

Proven functional experience in a manufacturing environment with successful track record of results

Proficient computer skills on Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint, and statistical tools

Minimum of 5 years' experience in manufacturing

Bachelor of Science/Arts in Engineering or related field / equivalent degree